Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
The New York Power Authority has signed a voluntary conservation agreement to proactively maintain habitat for monarch butterflies - a declining species - along rights-of-way under NYPA-owned and operated transmission lines throughout New York.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will reduce the sky-high costs of epinephrine auto-injector ("EpiPen") devices for consumers with commercial health insurance and expand access to critical health care resources for individuals with allergies.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) are expanding their partnership with Discover Live to offer interactive, immersive, virtual tours from around the world for older adults, supporting physical wellness, social connections, and brain health.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the national enforcement initiative on impaired driving this holiday season. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, an initiative funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, runs from Wednesday, Dec. 11, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update to New Yorkers on ongoing lake-effect snow in portions of the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and North Country.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:00 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino continues to earn high praise from guests across the country.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:45 am
A mix of wintry weather is impacting the Buffalo region and North Country. AAA is experiencing high call volume. With many areas issuing driving bans, AAA is reminding the public to obey those rules, which are put in place for safety reasons.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:45 am
What tastes like fruit, is packaged like candy, is illegally marketed, has increased in sales by almost 50% in four years, is poorly regulated, is highly addictive, leaches heavy metals and plastics into the environment, and is produced by the most powerful industries in the world?
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:45 am
Grand Island High School choral students will travel to Florida this week to participate in Disney World's candlelight processional as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. GIHS students will head to Florida from Friday, Dec. 13, to Monday, Dec. 16.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 10:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in portions of the Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York and North Country regions, as those areas were set to receive multiple feet of lake-effect snow.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 11:55 pm
The Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, at home in its new east side facility on Sycamore Street in Buffalo, will be helping more students and adults seeking career advancement thanks to a $189,350 Erie County cultural capital grant that funded information technology equipment at the site.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 11:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a package of new laws that will expand the availability of resources for new parents and young children.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 11:55 pm
The National Football League will play its first-ever regular season game in Berlin, Germany, in 2025, as the league continues to prioritize global growth and expand its global footprint.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 10:15 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown will present its annual "Candlelight Christmas Concert" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the church sanctuary at 100 Church St.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 10:10 am
The youth division of Community Missions provides a safe haven for neglected, abused and troubled youth and young adults, ages 7-24. We provide services to the needy, homeless and emotionally disturbed populations in Niagara County and other neighboring counties, as needed. Services include housing, case management, outreach, counseling, and restorative justice circle work.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:55 am
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:40 am
The Town of Niagara has launched a text group messaging system to send out important and emergency messages to town residences and businesses. One may text the word ALERT to 1-833-664-4114 and register a mobile number.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:35 am
The stars are going to shine at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in 2025. The region's premier entertainment destination announced country music sensation Midland will perform in the Seneca Niagara Event Center on Saturday, March 22 (8 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Dec. 13, and start at $65.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:35 am
Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI), in partnership with the Downtown Bazaar's business owners, has announced a new chapter for the bazaar at 617 Main St., in the city's theater district.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:25 am
Holiday shopping and gift-giving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia. There are nearly 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, including more than 426,000 in New York state. Depending on the stage of disease, some well-intentioned gifts may no longer be appropriate or practical for the person.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:25 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the launch of a business navigator child care toolkit designed to support employers who want to assist their employees with securing quality, affordable child care services for their children.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:20 am
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to avoid scams while on the search for a furry or feathered addition to the family this holiday season.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:20 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday urged New Yorkers to take caution, as a large winter storm system is expected to bring lake-effect snow, strong winds and thunderstorms to New York.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:15 am
Families in the Niagara Falls community came together last Friday for a festive holiday celebration at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's P3 Center during the third annual "Selfies with Santa" event.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:15 am
Fans of KISS unite! The Gene Simmons Band is set to arrive on May 15 at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino for what is expected to be a show to remember.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:15 am
ECMC's medical intensive care units (MICU) north and south were each recently recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) with a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence. With this accomplishment, ECMC is 1 of 2 level 1 trauma centers in New York with more than 1 Gold Beacon unit, 1 of 7 hospitals in the state with more than one Gold Beacon unit, and one of two hospitals in Western New York with more than one Gold Beacon unit.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:15 am
Lewiston-Porter High School senior Ava Wylke, center, was recognized with the Jr. Community Quarterback Award for her work in raising awareness and funds for The Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo. Through her fundraiser at Queen B's Cottage - and from donations from family, friends, local businesses, and the kindness of complete strangers - she raised $5,150.
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Tue, Dec 10th 2024 10:45 am
United Way of Greater Niagara is excited to announce the allocation of funding for the fiscal year 2025. The diverse range of agencies that were selected by the community care committee align with United Way's mission to support youth programs that positively impact social, emotional and mental development.
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Tue, Dec 10th 2024 10:35 am
Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world.
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Tue, Dec 10th 2024 10:30 am
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Buffalo Field Office is announcing current Trusted Traveler Program appointment availability at our Niagara Falls enrollment center.
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Tue, Dec 10th 2024 10:30 am
Former employees of the DuPont Niagara site will hold their monthly breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Jetport restaurant, located on Porter Road in the Town of Niagara.
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Tue, Dec 10th 2024 10:30 am
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced the Niagara County Sheriff's Office has become one of the first in the U.S. to implement iris biometric identification technology, via the Inmate Identification and Recognition System (I.R.I.S.) within a patrol vehicle.
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Tue, Dec 10th 2024 10:30 am
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special high-visibility engagement campaign on impaired driving.
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Tue, Dec 10th 2024 10:25 am
Ujima Co. Inc. and Shea's Performing Arts Center announce plans to co-produce "Dreamgirls" at Shea's 710 Theatre for a multiweek engagement in September 2025, with performances during the Buffalo Theatre District's annual "Curtain Up!" weekend. The partnership is the second co-production for Ujima and Shea's following a highly successful, award-winning collaborative presentation of "The Color Purple" in 2023.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 08:00 pm
Paramount+ revealed the official trailer for its original movie, "Star Trek: Section 31," during the Paramount+ presentation at CCXP in São Paolo, Brazil. The movie will premiere Friday, Jan. 24, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and international markets where the service is available. The official key art for the highly anticipated movie was also revealed.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 07:55 pm
Multi-Platinum, multi-Diamond-selling, three-time Grammy-winning music superstar, entertainer and entrepreneur Nelly is set to hit the road in 2025 with his highly anticipated "Where The Party At" tour, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut studio album, "Country Grammar."
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 07:55 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort is proud to welcome back the legendary R&B artist Babyface for an exclusive one-night performance on Saturday, Aug. 16 (8 p.m.). Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday Dec. 13, through ticketmaster.ca.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 07:55 pm
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced its highly anticipated New York lineup for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025," the nation's most-watched New Year's Eve celebration.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 07:55 pm
TREASURE is back with their new single "Last Night." Listen here. "Last Night" is a dance track that blends TREASURE's signature bright energy with a touch of warm sentimentality.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 07:55 pm
"The Harry Potter Film Concert Series" returns to Shea's Buffalo Theatre with "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert," the second film in the "Harry Potter" series.
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